NEW YORK (March 18, 2014) — RIMS has announced six “Hot Topic Sessions” scheduled for RIMS 2014 Annual Conference & Exhibition on April 27th – 30th in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. The “Hot Topic Sessions” are selected by RIMS Annual Conference Programming Committee and include educational presentations that explore some of the most pressing issues facing risk professionals.

GLOBAL WARMING – SCIENCE AND EXPLORATION Monday, April 28th 4 – 5 p.m. On December 24, 2013, nineteen-year-old Parker Liautaud took the final steps in an epic journey from the edge of Antarctica to the South Pole – marking the culmination of the Willis Resilience Expedition. During this session, Parker will discuss the scientific observations from his journey.Presenter: Parker Liautaud, Speaker, Leader, 2013 Willis Resilience Expedition.

LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE COLORADO FIRE AND FLOODS Wednesday, April 30th 9 – 11 a.m. In the wake of severe natural disasters that afflicted the state, local experts will lead a panel discussion that explores the challenges encountered by counties, towns, families and businesses, as well as the hurdles that remain as part of the long-term recovery process.Presenters: John Mencer, Executive Director, Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership; Troy Staples, Corporate Preparedness Manager, American Red Cross; Kerri Nelson, State Recovery Office; Bob Cutter, Founder, Colorado Springs Together Partnership.

About RIMS Annual Conference & ExhibitionLaunched in 1963, RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition attracts some 10,000 risk and insurance professionals at all experience levels, business executives with risk management interests, brokers, insurers and service providers for the ultimate educational and networking experience. The four-day event offers more than 150 educational sessions, keynote presentations, special events and an expansive Exhibit Hall with nearly 400 exhibitors. Following Denver, the event will be hosted in New Orleans in 2015. For more information, visit www.RIMS.org/RIMS14.

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About RIMS

As the preeminent organization dedicated to educating, engaging and advocating for the global risk community, RIMS, the risk management society™, is a not-for-profit organization representing more than 3,500 corporate, industrial, service, nonprofit, charitable and government entities throughout the world. RIMS has a membership of approximately 11,000 risk practitioners who are located in more than 60 countries. For more information about the Society’s world-leading risk management content, networking, professional development and certification opportunities, visit www.RIMS.org.